1st Edition
Ecological Approaches to Cognition Essays in Honor of Ulric Neisser
In the context of an Emory Symposium on Cognition honoring the enormous contributions to cognitive psychology of Ulric Neisser, this book brings together ecological approaches to various aspects of cognition and its development. Well-known former students and colleagues of Neisser articulate their views on perception, memory, and culture. There is a strong developmental component, with chapters on infant perception, infant problem solving, and the cognitive profile of Williams Syndrome, as well as two chapters that consider philosophical issues related to cognitive psychology.
Biography
Eugene Winograd, Robyn Fivush, William Hirst
"The breadth and originality of Neisser's work have made him an exceptional figure within psychology, and these qualities are well represented in this worthwhile volume."
—Child Development Abstracts and Bibliography"The chapters are of high quality....they demonstrate Dick Neisser's skill at attracting talented students, his gifts as a mentor, and his value as a colleague."
—Human Development"This volume contains an eclectic collection of essays. It presents many different perspectives on the way in which one of the most influential psychologists of the century has influenced the thinking of many."
—Applied Cognitive Psychology